Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia unveiled a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, including lifting sanctions on Syria and signaling openness to future ties with Iran.
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at 88 after serving 12 years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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